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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 692.62 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 692.62 and 269.26 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 692.62 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/692.62 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 692.62 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 186,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,494.86/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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